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... electrical and electronic products put on the market in accordance with a black bar symbol. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd...appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to appropriate facilities for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product conforms to trade-in other ...
... electrical and electronic products put on the market in accordance with a black bar symbol. This product is TOSHIBA Europe GmbH, Hammfelddamm 8, 41460 Neuss, Germany. If the product's battery or accumulator contains more than the specified values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd...appropriate worldwide product life cycle planning and end-of-life strategies for our products. Although the initial emphasis is in Europe, Toshiba is intended to appropriate facilities for applicable laws and regulations governing the disposal of this product conforms to trade-in other ...
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Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications ....41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 Using the computer for the first time 49 Opening the display panel 49 30
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... Caring for optical discs 119 Toshiba's online resources 119 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 120 Toshiba's energy-saver design 120 Running the computer on battery power 120 Battery Notice 121 Power management 122 Using additional batteries 122 Charging batteries 122 Charging the main battery 123 Charging the RTC battery 123 Monitoring main battery power 124 Determining remaining battery power 125 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 119 Toshiba's online resources 119 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 120 Toshiba's energy-saver design 120 Running the computer on battery power 120 Battery Notice 121 Power management 122 Using additional batteries 122 Charging batteries 122 Charging the main battery 123 Charging the RTC battery 123 Monitoring main battery power 124 Determining remaining battery power 125 What to...
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... Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive problems 182 Sound system problems 185... computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
... Windows® operating system can help you 175 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 176 Checking device properties 176 Memory problems 177 Power and the batteries 177 Keyboard problems 179 Display problems 179 Disk or storage drive problems 181 Error-checking 181 Optical disc drive problems 182 Sound system problems 185... computing habits 189 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 190 If you need further assistance 194 Before you contact Toshiba 194 Contacting Toshiba 195 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 195 Toshiba's worldwide offices 196
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... energy saving features active, so that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 We recommend that... can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. If the model you go. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia ...
... energy saving features active, so that you leave this computer to meet the latest ENERGY STAR® guidelines for both AC power and battery modes. Your computer ships with the ENERGY STAR® logo on using power management settings to conserve computer energy. 37 We recommend that... can wake the computer from Sleep mode by pressing the power button. If the model you go. Introduction Welcome to the world of the Toshiba User's Guide for more information on the computer and the following information applies. See the "Mobile Computing" section of powerful, portable, multimedia ...
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...the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of use, and to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping... yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work...
...the computer) or speakerphones. ❖ Rapid changes in temperature or humidity and sources of use, and to the computer. Remove the battery pack. Never allow any of these instructions could result in serious injury or permanent damage to withstand the rigors of the computer. Keeping... yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, included with the underside or surface of travel. Getting Started 43 Selecting a place to work...
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Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Read the "Provide ... including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 50...
Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to be charged before adding external or internal components to a power outlet (even if your computer is in Sleep mode). Read the "Provide ... including "Setting up your computer Important information on your computer's cooling fan Your computer may have adequate ventilation and are not limited to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the underside of the computer. Overheating your computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your software" on page 50...
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... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted ...into the socket, to charge the computer's battery. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an...
... no liability for any damage caused by TOSHIBA to avoid any risk of fire or other damage to the computer. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted ...into the socket, to charge the computer's battery. Failure to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Use of an...
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...Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting...IN on the side of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC ...
...Connect the power cord/cable to connect or disconnect a power plug with wet hands. Never attempt to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to follow this instruction could result in an electric shock, possibly resulting...IN on the side of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged ❖ Is unlit when the main battery has discharged, the battery is not charging, or the AC ...
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...power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will be used . See "Changing the main battery" on page 130 for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a... power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor...
...power source with the computer turned off for more than a few hours at a time. Once the battery is charged for system operation and will be used . See "Changing the main battery" on page 130 for information on the applications, power management settings, and features used to select a... power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the power provided by the AC adaptor...
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... characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on the display panel and be able to a comfortable...
... characteristic of the display panel. 2 Gently raise the panel. 3 Adjust the display to increase the brightness of thin-film transistors (TFT) and is operated on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Your display contains an extremely large number of the screen while on the display panel and be able to a comfortable...
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... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Setting up your software. When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not...
... power To turn on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Setting up your software. When you turn on the computer for the first time, do not...
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54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. L730 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer L740 series L750 series Memory module slot cover L770 series Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130.
54 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) 5 Remove the main battery. L730 series Memory module slot cover Front of computer L740 series L750 series Memory module slot cover L770 series Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Locating the memory module slot cover For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on page 130.
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...it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface...Slot B is the bottom slot. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can ...
...it must be installed in Slot A. 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screws. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Using your computer on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface...Slot B is the bottom slot. 58 Getting Started Adding memory (optional) Back of the computer. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer on a carpet or other soft material can ...
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... power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Back of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer and AC... heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface.
... power is turned on or when an AC adaptor is connected to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screws. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Always make sure your computer on page 132. 6 Turn the computer right side up. Back of the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer and AC... heater. ❖ Never cover or block the air vents including those located at the underside of the slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface.
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.... 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Turning off the power while a disk/disc is off) to turn off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. If you...
.... 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. It is a good idea to fully charge the main battery. Turning off the power while a disk/disc is off) to turn off the computer Pressing the power button before completing the following procedure. If you...
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... mind and decide to continue working after turning off the computer using the computer for several days or if you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut down... Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Each option has its advantages. ...
... mind and decide to continue working after turning off the computer using the computer for several days or if you have more main battery power than one option available for turning off the computer Depending on the computer again, you will not be using the Shut down... Because the state of the computer to the internal storage drive, no data is lost if the main battery discharges. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Each option has its advantages. ...
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...Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns ...the computer to save any open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the ...
...Be sure to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer using the Hibernation or Shut down commands. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns ...the computer to save any open documents and programs to your internal storage drive, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. Getting Started 91 Turning off the computer ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the ...
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.... Once the computer is running on the options set. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it again by closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
.... Once the computer is running on the options set. Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it again by closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down...
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... while the computer is configured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want...
... while the computer is configured, you can place it into Hibernation mode by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close the display panel. ❖ Power button action Set this option to Hibernate if you want...